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St. Mary Parish Council members approved a $2,000 allocation to help the Franklin Senior High School Future Business Leaders of America with costs to attend the state competition.

Three persons were arrested on drug charges when Chitimacha Police responded to a report of suspicious activity at Cypress Bayou Casino and Hotel.

Louisiana Legislators recently wrapped up a special session aimed at closing a $304 million budget gap for the fiscal year that ends on June 30.